Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Crows Nest
Applications Close: 22/03/2021 11:45 PM

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD AN ENGINEERING TEAM IN AN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS WORK/LIFE BALANCE

About the role

• The Principal Engineer manages extensive projects / programs to ensure outcomes are achieved which are consistent with Council’s goals.
• The Salary Range for this position is $103,179.56 to $116,445.47 gross per annum plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.4% superannuation.
• This position comes with a Restricted Private Use vehicle.

This is a permanent full-time position located at the Crows Nest Service Centre.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria * Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the Success Criteria in the attached Position Description.

• Demonstrated ability to formulate, provide initiative, implement, monitor and evaluate projects or programs in accordance with departmental/corporate goals.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of legislation applicable to local government and Council’s strategic operations with an ability to manage projects within identified timelines, budgetary and legislative provisions or guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including the demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people (e.g. internal and external stakeholders such as Council staff, consultants, government agencies, members of the public, suppliers, contractors).
• Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions under pressure in rapidly changing environments to achieve desired outcomes
• High level problem solving and research/analytical skills including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions within the accepted parameters of Council policies, procedures, work practices and delegations
• Demonstrated ability in providing financial, specialised, technical and professional and/or administrative advice on policy matters within the department.
• Understanding of and commitment to Council's Organisational Value of Teamwork.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit two documents: * A document addressing the “Success Criteria” in the Position Description in three pages or less; and

• Your current resume.

Visit our website for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Suraj Dewage on 07 4698 3811 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm on Monday, 22 March 2021.

Toowoomba Region